Journal of Polymer and Composites

Journal of Polymer & Composites is a peer-reviewed Hybrid Open Access journal launched in 2013, serving the fields of reinforced plastics and polymer composites, including research, production, processing, and applications. JOPC brings detailed developments in this rapidly expanding area long before they become commercial realities, offering a platform to discuss new issues in the area of polymers and composites, and advancing research quality through new methods and practices in Chemical Engineering.

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

Polymers

• Polymer Chemistry & Synthesis: polymerization reactions and mechanisms (radical, ionic, coordination), synthesis of copolymers and block polymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, elastomers, and polyolefins, polymerization kinetics, and innovative polymerization methods
• Polymer Characterization & Analysis: molecular weight measurement and distribution analysis, spectroscopic characterization (NMR, IR, UV-Vis, Raman), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), structure-property relationships, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), and mechanical property evaluation
• Polymer Physics & Modeling: multiscale modeling and simulation of polymeric materials, constitutive equations and rheological behavior, machine learning for polymer property prediction, computational chemistry applied to polymers, and development of characterization methodologies
• Polymer Processing & Manufacturing: injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, compression and transfer molding, rotational molding, foam processing, fiber spinning, and advanced processing methods with process optimization
• Polymer Surfaces & Interfaces: surface modification and functionalization techniques, interfacial phenomena and adhesion, polymer blending and compatibilization, nano-mechanical measurements, and surface-property relationships
• Functional Polymers: photoactive polymers and photonic applications, electrically conductive polymers, shape-memory polymers, hydrogels and responsive polymers, polymer membranes for separation, and smart/stimuli-responsive materials
• Renewable & Sustainable Polymers: biopolymers and biomacromolecules (polysaccharides, proteins, peptides), biodegradable polyesters and polyamides, polymers from renewable resources, green polymer synthesis, and circular economy approaches in polymer production
• Advanced Polymer Materials: polymer nanocomposites and hybrid nanomaterials, polymer blends and alloys, high-performance fibers (glass, carbon, aramid), porous polymers and foams, and designer polymer architectures
• Supramolecular & Designer Polymers: graft copolymers and hyperbranched polymers, brush polymers, supramolecular polymerization, self-assembly of polymeric structures, and macromolecular architecture control
• Polymer Applications: biomedical applications (drug delivery, tissue engineering, implants), optoelectronic and photonic devices, energy storage and generation (batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells), microelectronics and microfluidics, separation membranes, and aerospace/automotive applications

Composites

• Composite Materials Design: thermoset, thermoplastic, metal, and ceramic matrix composites, reinforcement and matrix selection, composite architecture and layup design, multifunctional composites, and advanced composite concepts
• Fiber-Reinforced Composites: glass-fiber, carbon-fiber, aramid-fiber, and natural-fiber composites, continuous and short-fiber reinforcement, fabric and laminate design, fiber sizing and surface treatments, and fiber-matrix interfacial bonding
• Nanocomposites & Advanced Reinforcements: clay nanocomposites and graphene composites, carbon nanotubes and nanofibers, nanocellulose and bio-nanofibers, hybrid nanostructures, and nanoparticle dispersion and alignment
• Composite Processing & Manufacturing: hand layup and vacuum infusion, resin transfer molding (RTM), pultrusion and filament winding, 3D printing and additive manufacturing of composites, automated fiber placement, and process optimization
• Composite Properties & Performance: mechanical properties (strength, stiffness, fatigue, impact resistance), environmental durability, thermal properties, electrical and thermal conductivity, damping characteristics, and lightweighting
• Biomedical Composites: orthopedic implant materials, tissue engineering scaffolds, bioactive composites, fracture repair composites, biocompatibility and biodegradation assessment, and clinical performance evaluation
• Energy Composites: battery electrode materials and separators, supercapacitor and fuel cell composites, triboelectric generators, solar cell materials, thermal management composites, and energy storage systems
• Composite Characterization & Testing: mechanical testing and failure mode analysis, ultrasonic, thermography, and acoustic emission inspection, X-ray and neutron diffraction analysis, microscopy and microstructural analysis, and in-situ measurement techniques
• Modeling & Simulation: finite element analysis of composite behavior, multiscale modeling approaches, micromechanics and micromechanical analysis, progressive failure analysis, and fatigue and impact prediction
• Composite Repair & Durability: self-healing composites and self-repairing mechanisms, damage assessment and residual strength, environmental degradation (moisture, UV, weathering), repair methodologies, and service-life prediction